Lead Quality Engineer: Root-Cause & Process Improvement

DZConneX Solutions Ltd; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid maternity & parental leave

FSA & PTO

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality activities for assigned programs, applying defect prevention methods and data-driven problem solving. You will coordinate QMS tasks, review technical data, and oversee first article testing and part inspections, ensuring compliance with customer and government requirements.

The role requires a BA/BS in a quality, technical or engineering field and 5+ years of related experience, with strong communication and documentation skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quality, Technical or Engineering field required.
• 5+ years related experience required.
• Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, process mapping and root cause analysis.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate quality tasks across programs.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide QE support to assigned programs and apply defect prevention methods.
• Coordinate QMS-related functions and communicate inspection methods and tools.
• Plan and deliver quality reports and project plans for program quality.
• Review technical data and maintain QMS documentation.
• Oversee First Article Testing and inspections for supplied parts and ammunition items.
• Prepare reports and maintain supporting records; perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Cross-disciplinary communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS in Quality/Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

SPC

Inspection equipment use

Job description

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality activities for assigned programs, applying defect prevention methods and data-driven problem solving. You will coordinate QMS tasks, review technical data, and oversee first article testing and part inspections, ensuring compliance with customer and government requirements.

The role requires a BA/BS in a quality, technical or engineering field and 5+ years of related experience, with strong communication and documentation skills for